Welcome to CANA

As the most progressive, nimble, and forward-thinking organization in the world of deathcare, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) understands future trends and what they mean for your business. In support of our members and all those involved in cremation, we strive to provide the most current, relevant and practical cremation curriculum in the market.

Explore the CANA Curriculum

Online & On-Demand

Live Experiences

Certification

Pet Programs

CANA offers a series of outstanding educational opportunities – from its annual convention and symposium to online education and webinars that help you learn best practices, stay current with your continuing education credits and expand your network.

Upcoming Events

Cremation Logs Blog

Career Center

Peer Support

Connect with fellow professionals who understand what you experience. Join in virtually on the third Tuesday each month.

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Time change. Meetings in January, February and March 2026 will begin at: 8:30pm AT / 7:30pm ET / 6:30pm CT / 4:30pm PT

Why Join CANA?

“Whether we are collaborating to create meaningful continuing education opportunities or to develop useful editorial content for our publications, CANA’s leaders manage to keep a fresh, frank, and open dialogue going.”
2017-2018 CANA Past President Michael Sheedy (1962-2026)